A beverage is basically a liquid designed especially for consumption. In addition to their common role of satisfying thirst, beverages also play significant roles in modern society. Common varieties of beverages available on the market include milk, fruit juice, ice-cream and soda. Typically warm beverages such as tea, coffee, and hot chocolate are served during the day while cold beverages such as cappuccino and frozen yogurt are served at night.

The three most popular drinks, milk, fruit juice and ice cream, provide numerous health benefits. Because they consist of high levels of carbohydrates, proteins and calories, they are excellent sources of energy, but some of the beverages can also provide an appetite suppressant effect and thus may contribute to weight gain. Juice drinks, which contain a combination of fruit and vegetable juices, are particularly useful for those who wish to lose weight because they are low in calories but rich in nutrients such as vitamins, minerals and fibre.

The best way to decide what beverage to consume is to consult your doctor or nutritionist. He or she will help you determine which beverage you should be consuming based on your age, physical activity, daily activity, and other factors. This is especially important if you are a baby boomer and are concerned about certain alcohol and drug interactions. One of the most important things that your doctor will likely recommend is to start drinking 1 beverage per day, either as a beverage of choice or to accompany certain meals. Increasing your daily intake of fluids is an important strategy for controlling weight because drinking more beverages increases your metabolism, while eating more often results in you burning off calories.